stroll
Americanverb (used without object)
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strolls,
present (3rd person singular)
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strolled,
past participle, past
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strolling
present participle
verb (used with object)
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strolls,
present (3rd person singular)
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strolled,
past participle, past
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strolling
present participle
noun
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strolls
plural
verb
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to walk about in a leisurely manner
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(intr) to wander from place to place
noun
Other Word Forms
Inflected Forms
Nouns
Participles
Conjugated Forms
Present
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strollsimple
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strollssimple
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have strolledperfect
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has strolledperfect
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am strollingprogressive
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are strollingprogressive
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is strollingprogressive
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have been strollingperfect progressive
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has been strollingperfect progressive
Past
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strolledsimple
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had strolledperfect
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was strollingprogressive
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were strollingprogressive
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had been strollingperfect progressive
Future
Etymology
Origin of stroll
First recorded in 1595–1605; of uncertain origin
Explanation
As a noun, a stroll is a leisurely walk. After a heavy meal, you may want to go out for a stroll to help you work off some of the calories. You also will take a stroll on your day off and the weather is nice. The word stroll originally came to English through the German word strollen, which means to wander aimlessly. The word stroll can also be used as a verb meaning to take a leisurely walk in which you do some wandering. You may enjoy a stroll through the park, along the beach, or down the city streets — take your time.
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Example Sentences
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"If we went into rugby, it would be a stroll in the park for me. It's a huge global sport steeped in history with fantastic values and tradition that just needs to be just turbo-charged."
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
Bring a good book, or your selfie stick, on a stroll of the museum’s stunning garden campus designed by Mia Lehrer and her L.A. firm Studio-MLA.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
Guests stroll into blacksmith shops and corn mills, dine on cinnamon bread and other local delicacies, and seek quiet time in an authentic Appalachian chapel.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
If you fancy a long walk, you can take the train to C and stroll over to D, but if you have a tight connection—or if you land at Dulles on almost any international flight—congratulations!
From Slate ● Aug. 18, 2026
Mr. Popper soon found that it was not so easy to take a penguin for a stroll.
From "Mr. Popper's Penguins" by Florence Atwater and Richard Atwater
A couple of hours later, still in the middle of a song, Liam waves goodbye and casually strolls out of the rehearsal space.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
After moving heavy boxes of metal tools and parts by hand between cargo pallets, he strolls over, steps into the box, sits down and smiles, running his fingers through his hair like in the shower.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
She strolls in without makeup, fresh red hair dye staining her scalp, three glittering studs on her teeth that she flashes while talking as though she’s not being recorded.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 15, 2026
Go for the sea views and breakwater strolls, as well as a sophisticated crafts market.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 27, 2026
As Amu strolls away with Darren, I back out to widen the frame and crash into someone.
From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali
Beachgoers strolled with coffee in hand, went for morning runs and walked their dogs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026
To open the ceremony, Shirley strolled from the west end of the bridge to the east, where Charley was waiting.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
Luka Vuskovic, who they got from Spurs for £46m in the summer, is only 19 but he strolled through the game against United.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
During the day, black men and women strolled along Broadway wearing fashionable clothing and smart accessories that drew the admiration of other pedestrians.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
I strolled to watch the stage being set up.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
We enjoyed strolling through the historic downtown and exploring the surrounding Amish countryside.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
Ed O’Brien of Radiohead is strolling down the beach in Santa Monica on a recent afternoon as he reminisces about his first trip to Los Angeles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
The helipad is situated on the South Lawn, where presidents and their family for decades have been photographed strolling across the grass to board or exit awaiting "Marine One" helicopters.
From Barron's ● Jul. 6, 2026
To the surprise of exactly no one, West Germany scored early and the two sides spent the rest of the game strolling around the field in front of a furious crowd.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026
“The crypt or the sheds?” asked Cockerell, strolling up to her.
From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke
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